Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : in 12m at 8:32 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:42 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:593.46:35-0.16:041.85:366:08Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:344.92:373.17:520.27:172.35:346:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:474.54:313.39:250.39:112.55:336:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:174.25:423.610:450.210:502.25:326:10First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:394.37:243.912:430.16:317:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:414.47:564.212:521.81:260.06:297:11Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:294.58:224.41:361.42:000.06:287:12Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:084.68:454.62:121.02:280.16:277:13Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:434.69:084.82:440.72:530.26:267:14Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:164.69:304.93:140.43:170.46:247:14Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:484.49:535.03:440.23:410.66:237:15Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:214.210:175.04:150.14:040.86:227:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:554.010:415.04:480.04:271.16:217:16Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:343.711:064.95:240.14:501.46:197:17Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:193.46:030.25:131.86:187:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:163.06:500.45:382.16:177:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:104.52:352.87:500.66:152.56:167:19Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:024.34:202.99:070.67:462.86:157:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:264.15:383.310:280.510:162.76:147:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:114.16:213.711:320.211:412.26:127:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:324.36:574.212:230.06:117:22Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:354.67:324.812:401.51:07-0.26:107:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:314.98:075.31:300.71:48-0.36:097:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:225.08:435.82:180.02:27-0.26:087:24Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:125.09:206.13:04-0.63:050.06:077:25New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:014.99:586.33:50-1.03:440.36:067:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:514.610:386.24:37-1.24:230.76:057:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:464.211:215.95:27-1.15:041.26:047:27Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:463.86:19-0.95:501.76:037:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:085.51:563.57:17-0.56:452.26:027:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Imperial Beach, CA today?

Slack tide in Imperial Beach, CA is approximately 12:07 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Imperial Beach, CA?

Imperial Beach, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Imperial Beach, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide data for Imperial Beach, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410120.

What is the moon phase in Imperial Beach, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Imperial Beach, CA is Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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